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Festival Radio France Occitanie Montpellier 2021 Announces Repertoire Change

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(Credit: Lim Kiihwan) The Festival Radio France Occitanie Montpellier 2021 has announced the cancellation of the concert version of Massenet’s opera “Bacchus” that was scheduled for July 26. The opera was set to star Catherine Hunold, John Osborn, Virginie Verrez, Nicolas Testé, Jérôme Boutillier, Sébastien Droy, Florie Valiquette, and Philippe Nicolas-Martin alongside conductor Michael Schønwandt. As a replacement, the festival {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva to Debut at ABAO With Recital

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Soprano Sonya Yoncheva will make her debut at ABAO on Stage on May 15, 2021. The famed soprano will perform recital featuring scenes from “Hérodiade,” “Thaïs,” “Iolanta,” “Le Villi,” “Rusalka,” “La Bohème,” “Madama Butterfly,” “Manon,” and “Carmen.” She will be accompanied by French pianist Antoine Palloc, who will also be making his company debut. This recital is the latest in {…}

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Iestyn Davies, Jamie Barton, Susan Graham & Sir Bryn Terfel Highlight Wigmore Hall’s 2019-20 Season

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Wigmore Hall has announced its 2019-20 season! In addition to a variety of instrumental performances, centered around the works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Britten this year, the venue is set to feature a number of renowned vocalists in song recitals, among other events, throughout the season. The season kicks off with the Wigmore Hall/Independent Opera International Song Competition 2019, Sept. {…}

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Elza Van Den Heever, Leah Crocetto, Angela Meade and Camilla Nylund Lead Frankfurt Opera’s 2017-18 Season

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The Frankfurt Opera has announced its new season with a line-up of new productions and a number of stars. New Productions  The first new production of the year, Verdi’s “Il Trovatore,” opens on Sept. 10. Elza Van Den Heever and Leah Crocetto lead an all-star cast that also includes Piero Pretti and Alfred Kim in the lead role. David Bösch directs the new production {…}